Here we present a case of a 2.03ct diamond given J color by GIA (Gemological institute of Amercia) and I Color by IGI (International Gemological institute) . Basically both labs have their own standard of grading a diamond and hence there can be a slight difference in terms of color and clarity. GIA is the lab which has invented the grading parameters for diamonds. Both the labs are renowned international diamond grading laboratories.

GIA – Gemological institute of America

IGI – International Gemological institute

HRD – Hoge Raad Voor Diamant

AGS – American Gem Society

EGL – European Gemological Laboratory

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“Can there be grading difference between GIA, IGI, HRD and other labs?”

[/dt_quote][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1PyTqBqNyE”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_fancytext fancytext_prefix=”POPULARITY OF LABS” fancytext_effect=”ticker” strings_tickerspeed=”200″ ticker_show_items=”3″ ticker_hover_pause=”true” sufpref_color=”#8224e3″ sufpref_bg_color=”#e2e2e2″ fancytext_strings=”GIA, IGI both are equally popular labs. GIA based in America has acceptance in the USA, India , South east asia , some parts of europe.
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HRD headquartered in belgium is popular in Europe.
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In this case as we mentioned IGI gave I Color while GIA gave J color to a diamond. However when it comes to cost , you will spend say US $20,000 buying a J Color diamond and same amount for an I color diamond. An end Consumer may be under a wrong impression that the jeweller is giving higher discount for a J color diamond compared to an I Color diamond. But thats not the case.

Do not feel that the jeweller is giving a better deal for a J color diamond and not for I Color diamond. However it is not necessary that there is always difference in grading of 2 Labs. As we have a trained eye and better ability of understanding reports so we can understand how the pricing of a same diamond with different lab certificates is done.

Although it is the jewellers responsibility to inform the consumer , we recommend consumers to get it verified from a third party like us. This is because we help consumers to buy a diamond only after imparting full knowledge about it.

If you have any such inquiry do visit our website www.allyoursjewels.com or write to us on jewels@allyours.in